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New Year's One Day

San Jose, CA

Thu, Dec 31, 2026

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When

Thursday, December 31st, 2026

Where

Hellyer County Park (Buena Vista Pavilion), San Jose CA

Distances

Ultra · 5K

Typical weather

43–57°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

46–55°F

rain

2024

37–54°F

dry

2023

46–58°F

dry

2022

50–59°F

rain

2021

36–50°F

dry

2020

42–56°F

dry

2019

39–58°F

dry

2018

40–53°F

dry

2017

43–62°F

dry

2016

39–52°F

dry

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About this race

Start the New Year running as far as you can or as little as you want. Sign up individually or as a team! The course is a 1.0 mile loop around Cottonwood Lake in popular Hellyer Park. USATF course certification (CA23033TEB).

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